TRANSPORT PLANNER
STOCKPORT
CIRCA 35,000 + FAMILY RUN BUSINESS + GREAT BENEFITS
My client is a well‑established, family run business specialising in haulage for construction equipment. They are now looking for an experienced Transport Planner who can coordinate the logistics for mainly flat‑bed, varied construction equipment across the UK. As a family run business, my client has a passionate and rewarding culture where everyone can bring and implement new ideas, ways of working and be truly valued for their efforts. If you are looking to be an integral part of a market‑leading business during an exciting period of growth and investment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a Transport Planner, Transport Scheduler or Transport Coordinator background who is looking for a varied and rewarding role in a small, family run team.
Responsibilities
* Plan and schedule nationwide routes for drivers.
* Monitor and amend routes as and when needed.
* Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
* Communicate with drivers regarding work allocation and resolve any issues that arise.
* Make effective decisions on the use of sub‑contractors.
* Communicate with and come to agreements with suppliers.
* Ensure the required maintenance is taken out on vehicles and equipment.
* Utilise the internal TMS to log resources and data.
Skills Required
* Experienced Transport Planner, Scheduler or Coordinator, ideally with flat‑bed truck experience.
* Ability to work well under pressure and manage a large workload.
* Confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels.
* Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK.
* Self‑motivated with a proactive, ‘can‑do’ attitude.
* Highly organised with good attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to converse with and build relationships with customers.
Apply
Please send your CV today for immediate consideration. The company is moving quickly with this vacancy, so we recommend you apply without delay.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
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